12 Mile Tour: Ten Bridges Epic—Again!

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Join us for a repeat of a favorite promenade as we walk over every bridge crossing the Los Angeles River between Broadway and Olympic Blvd., with an East LA detour and – hopefully – some Mariachis. (Return via Metro Gold Line.) Details to come!

DIstance: About 12 miles.

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